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English proficiency Programme
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Fulfilling the English Proficiency (EP) requirement
1a. Introduction and FAQs
A good command of English is important for students to successfully complete a degree programme. In order to raise the level of English proficiency, enhance academic performance and set students up for professional success, Core Learning offers a suite of English Proficiency (EP) online courses to equip students with the necessary language skills.
To find out whether you have or have not met the EP requirement, please click here.
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1b. SDE Course Details
Core Learning offers one diagnostic course and four language enhancement courses in the EP programme.
Note: All SDE courses are self-paced online courses.
| (1) Diagnostic Course | Fees (excluding GST) |
|---|---|
SDE101 Essential English Skills and English Proficiency Assessment This course aims to diagnose students’ English language abilities and skills and contains two English Proficiency Assessments (EPA) and a set of materials related to developing better listening, reading, and writing skills. *Course fee applies from the second attempt onwards | S$39.50 |
(4) Language Enhancement Courses | Fees (excluding GST) |
SDE102 Developing Academic Writing Skills This course presents some of the operational aspects of writing and the essential skills necessary for producing written work of the required standard. This course introduces students to specific skills that enable them to produce coherent and cohesive written arguments. | S$76 |
SDE103 Grammar This course equips students with some of the foundational knowledge and skills required to construct grammatical sentences and avoid common language errors, so that they can communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. The course will cover the nuts and bolts of grammar, and explore how words, phrases and clauses may be effectively combined into coherent sentences. | N.A. |
SDE104 Academic Reading The ability to successfully incorporate reading materials in your assignments and examinations is an important skill to possess in higher education. Before students can incorporate reading materials into their writing, they must first comprehend what they read. Reading materials that are used at university level can be very sophisticated. This course equips students with academic reading skills to help them wade through the sometimes murky body of knowledge available. | N.A. |
SDE105 Academic Writing This course helps students to develop core competencies in academic writing. These generic and transferable skills will be useful in writing all academic reports and essays. | S$84 |
1c. Registration Dates
How to register for SDE courses if you did not meet the EP requirement, i.e. it is mandatory for you to enrol into SDE courses.
- Login to Student Portal.
- Click on "E-Services" on the left menu.
- Click on "English Proficiency" in Student Service.
- Click on "English Proficiency Registration".
| Semester | CRN (Run) | Registration Period for Required Students | Course Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| January | 01 | 30 Dec 2024 3pm | 05 Jan 2025 9pm | 06 Jan - 09 Feb 2025 |
| January | 02 | 26 Feb 2025 3pm | 02 Mar 2025 9pm | 03 Mar - 06 Apr 2025 |
| July | 01 | 28 Jul 2025 3pm | 03 Aug 2025 9pm | 04 Aug - 07 Sep 2025 |
| July | 02 | 24 Sep 2025 3pm | 28 Sep 2025 9pm | 29 Sep - 02 Nov 2025 |
1d. EP Progression Flow Chart
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Contact Us
For more information about the English Language Support Programmes, drop us an email at [email protected].